Travel Dream... Iceland!

If you know me at all, you'd know that I'm kinda sorta obsessed with Iceland.

I think I have been since I read The Princess Diaries way way back in the day and Mia loved Iceland. So I did some research, turns out I love Iceland too. 

Common misconception, Iceland is actually pretty green. Greenland however, is ice. Silly vikings mixing them up! Iceland is, however, 11% glaciers. Aka ice. I guess they were 11% right?

One of the greatest things about Iceland is the way they produce their energy. They invented geothermal energy and therefore have pollution-free heating, naturally hot water, and use rivers to take advantage of the natural power they produce! Who's green now!

Looks chilly, right? Actually, there are tons and tons of hot springs on this little island, caused by the friction of the two tectonic plates Iceland is situated on top of. Sounds dangerous, but with more than 20 active volcanoes I think they've got a couple of other issues to worry about! 

If you get lucky you'll see the Nothern Lights, probably in the winter months, but you'll sure get chilly! Average winter temperature in Iceland is between -3 degrees and plus 2 degrees Celsius (that's nothing for us hearty Canadians, though!)

With a Scandinavian island only slightly bigger than Ireland and a whole heap colder you can't expect anything less than some deadly vodka to keep you warm. Brennivin aka Black Death is distilled at 80 proof and considered Iceland's signature drink. Yum!

Last week I got the most exciting news, I'm going to Iceland!

My parents know how much I've always wanted to go and my parents have booked a 5 day vacation for them and my family next February! I'll have to start studying up on my Icelandic! Only 269 days away...!

Seductive Life Recap Part 1: CUBA!

 Wow, life has been pretty hectic in the past couple of weeks. And by hectic I mean in the best possible way!! I quit my job in the mountains, flew back home, vacationed in Cuba with my bestest friend and then hopped on another couple of planes and flew all the way over to my new home in AUSTRALIA! 

I'm super beyond excited about living in Australia, but first be jealous of my awesome vacation in beautiful Cuba!

Due to the best mix up ever with the booking agency, we were upgraded to the beautiful Paradisus Princessa Del Mar in Veradero. Five stars, amazing pools and all inclusive. Although, for two single girls under 40, maybe not the ideal vacation spot but it suited our relaxed vacation needs just fine!

 

We spent almost every day either at the beach or by the pool except when it rained :( Even then we sat underneath the umbrellas and enjoyed the warmer weather! I may have sun burnt a little tiny bit but I used up 2 bottles of sunscreen... pale girl problems!

  

We had some really amazing street food in downtown Veradero. This giant plate of chicken, salad, two different kinds of rice and potatoes only cost 3 Pesos, or about $3.25 Canadian Dollars!! We followed the locals to see where they were eating and there was a line of about 30 people in front of this little street stand! Mmmmmmm can't stop thinking about it. So. Good.

We drank...

A lot. (World's biggest wine glass?! It was actually the size of my head!)

I had an amazing vacation with my amazing best friend!! I would tell you go go go and get your butt to Cuba!  

Vacation!!!

Vacation, all I ever wantedVacation, had to get away

We're in the airport off to CUBA (!!!!) for a week! I'll take tons of pics but I'll most likely be out of touch for the next 7 days. Hot weather, hot boys, hot us... ;)

See you in a week!